anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthä-lə-jē 
plural anthologies
1
: a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
an anthology of American poetry
2
: assortment
… an anthology of threadbare clichés of … bistro cuisine …—
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an anthology of American poetry
The band will be releasing an anthology of their earlier albums.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 May 2025
In 2023, Deadline reported that the show had been renewed for a second season and would follow an anthology format, meaning season 2 would feature an entirely new story and cast.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025
Last month’s releases saw a new installment of dystopian anthology Black Mirror, a Stranger Things theatrical prequel, and even the return of everyone’s favorite stalker, Joe Goldberg, in You Season 5.
—Alicia Lansom, Refinery29, 30 Apr. 2025
Both Until Dawn and The Quarry—along with Supermassive’s series of shorter anthology horror games, The Dark Pictures Anthology, which Fessenden and Reznick kicked off with Man of Medan (2018) —have gained the attention and enthusiasm of video gamers and cinephiles.
—Richard Newby, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthology. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthäl-ə-jē
plural anthologies
: a collection of literary pieces
anthologist
noun
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